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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 55, Verse 12

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Wickedness [is] in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
King James Version
For [it was] not an enemy [that] reproached me; then I could have borne [it]: neither [was it] he that hated me [that] did magnify [himself] against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
American Standard Version
For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him:
New English Translation
Indeed, it is not an enemy who insults me, or else I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me, or else I could hide from him.
World English Bible
For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hidden myself from him.
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But [it was] thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
14
We took sweet counsel together, [and] walked unto the house of God in company.
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Let death seize upon them, [and] let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness [is] in their dwellings, [and] among them.
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As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
17
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
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He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle [that was] against me: for there were many with me.
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God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
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He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
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[The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.
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Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.